Bhubaneswar: A male leopard, responsible for the death of two individuals and the injury of another in Nuapada district in 2023, has been transferred for public display at Sambalpur Zoo under the Hirakud Wildlife Division. The leopard, aged about 7-8 years, was captured on November 5, 2023, and brought to the rescue center in Sambalpur…
Debrigarh: Khersel, a 65-year-old captive elephant under the care of the Hirakud Wildlife Division, passed away on September 2, due to natural causes related to old age. The elephant’s peaceful passing occurred in the presence of a veterinary team from Burla Medical and its longtime mahout, Hemachandra Bhue. Khersel had been receiving medical treatment for…
Sambalpur: In a noteworthy development, the Hirakud Wildlife Division authorities have successfully transferred eight Hogdeer, also known as Kuji Harina in Odia, from Nandankanan Zoo to Sambalpur Zoo as part of their ongoing animal exchange program. The consignment, comprising four males and four females, arrived today, enriching the diverse fauna of Sambalpur Zoo. The Hogdeer,…
